Idaho State Senate | |
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Idaho State Legislature | |
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Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | January 7, 2019 |
Leadership | |
President pro Tempore | |
Majority Leader | |
Minority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 35 |
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Political groups | Majority Minority |
Length of term | 2 years |
Authority | Article IV, Idaho Constitution |
Salary | $16,438/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election | November 6, 2018 (35 seats) |
Next election | November 3, 2020 (35 seats) |
Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
Meeting place | |
State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho | |
Website | |
Idaho Senate |
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms, [1] each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho. [2]
Since 1960, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by the Republican Party. [3] Since December 1, 2018, Republicans have held 27 seats and Democrats have 7.
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
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Republican | Democratic | |||
52nd Legislature (1992–1994) | 23 | 12 | 35 | |
53rd Legislature (1994–1996) | 27 | 8 | 35 | |
54th Legislature (1996–1998) | 30 | 5 | 35 | |
55th Legislature (1998–2000) | 31 | 4 | 35 | |
56th Legislature (2000–2002) | 32 | 3 | 35 | |
57th through 63rd Legislature (2002–2016) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
64th Legislature (2016–2018) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
65th and 66th Legislature (2018–present) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
Current Voting Share | 80% | 20% |
Position | Name | Party | District |
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President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Janice McGeachin | Republican | – |
President Pro Tempore | Chuck Winder | Republican | 20 |
Majority Leader | Kelly Anthon | Republican | 27 |
Assistant Majority Leader | Abby Lee | Republican | 9 |
Majority Caucus Chair | Mark Harris | Republican | 32 |
Minority Leader | Michelle Stennett | Democratic | 26 |
Assistant Minority Leader | Grant Burgoyne | Democratic | 16 |
Minority Caucus Chair | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democratic | 18 |
Committee | Chairman | Party | District |
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Agriculture Affairs | Republican | ||
Commerce and Human Resources | Republican | ||
Education | Republican | ||
Finance | Republican | ||
Health and Welfare | Republican | ||
Judiciary and Rules | Republican | ||
Local Government and Taxation | Republican | ||
Resources and Environment | Republican | ||
State Affairs | Republican | ||
Transportation | Republican |
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Coordinates: 43°37′04″N116°11′59″W / 43.61778°N 116.19972°W